Bangladesh deploys Army in Chittagong to tackle sudden flood
Dhaka, July 11
The Bangladesh Army has been deployed under 'In Aid to Civil Power' to assist the civil administration in tackling the sudden flood situation caused by heavy rainfall and mountain runoff in Chittagong district, the Inter Services Public Relations said in a statement on Friday.
At the urgent request of the Chittagong District Commissioner, the 10th Infantry Division and 24th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army are conducting search, rescue, and relief operations in various flood-affected upazilas, said the statement.
Due to continuous heavy rains and mountain runoff, four upazilas of Chittagong, Lohagara, Satkania, Chandanaish, and Banshkhali have been extensively flooded.
As a result, nearly 400,000 people in these areas have been severely affected and marooned. In this critical situation, emergency rescue teams and necessary equipment have been deployed in the affected areas by the 10th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army, ISPR said.
Additionally, heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Boalkhali, Hathazari, and Fatikchhari upazilas of Chittagong. To conduct emergency rescue and relief operations in these circumstances, army personnel from the 24th Infantry Division have been deployed to these upazilas, it added.
"The Bangladesh Army is working relentlessly to conduct Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for the stranded people in these regions. To ensure fast and orderly rescue operations and relief distribution, the 24th Infantry Division has already set up three camps in the flood-affected areas", ISPR said.
"As always, the Bangladesh Army remains committed to working shoulder to shoulder with the civil administration during any natural disaster in the country to protect the lives and property of the general public. This operation by the Army will continue to ensure the safety of the people in the affected areas until the overall situation returns to normal", it said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nearly 400,000 people affected and marooned - that's a huge number! 🇧🇩 Bangladesh's geography makes it so vulnerable to flooding, especially with all the rivers flowing from Himalayas. Hope the relief reaches everyone on time. Sending prayers from Hyderabad. 🙏
One thing I appreciate about Bangladesh is how quickly they mobilize their army for disaster relief. In India too, our armed forces do a stellar job during floods, cyclones, etc. Climate change is making these events more frequent, so all South Asian nations need to cooperate on early warning systems. 🤝
400,000 people affected is no joke. And this happens almost every year - heavy rains + mountain runoff = disaster for low-lying areas. Bangladesh has actually improved its flood management a lot compared to 10-15 years ago, but still a long way to go. Hope the army camps help distribute relief efficiently.
Chittagong is such a beautiful area - I visited once. Sad to see it under water. 🙁 But this shows the strong bond between India and Bangladesh when it comes to disaster response. Our countries share many rivers and similar challenges. Wish more people realized we're in this together. 🌊
As someone who follows South Asian affairs, Pakistan also faces similar monsoon flooding patterns. But Bangladesh's response seems more organized - deploying specific infantry divisions with clear areas of responsibility. Climate adaptation is key for this region. Stay safe, Chittagong! 💙
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